Comparison Console
CIVIVI Ki-V vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$53Cheapest
US$55Most expensive
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Stonewash
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Compact and ultra lightweight designSmooth front flipper action with ceramic ball bearing pivotRazor sharp 9Cr18MoV bladeDouble detent slip joint makes it legal in many locationsDurable G10 handle
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Unknown
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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